We’re on the lookout for a Marketing Assistant to join our team

Capital&Centric is on the lookout for an ambitious, creative and enthusiastic Marketing Assistant to join our team. You’ll be working in an exciting fast-moving team, across the company’s portfolio of projects, with a focus on Regeneration Brainery – our non-profit that aims to make the property and regeneration industry more diverse.

We’re looking for a go-getter who will take the lead on the marketing strategy and activity for Regeneration Brainery, working closely with the operational team. You’ll be tasked with raising the non-profit’s profile and reaching two key audiences – young people aged 14-21 and industry professionals.

You’ll also support Capital&Centric’s wider marketing activity, with a focus on creating engaging content on social media to drive engagement and increase followers, along with other marketing activity. You’ll be working across the company’s portfolio of projects, including our Eyewitness project in Sheffield which is the location of new Channel 4 interior design tv show, Design Your Dream - filming is taking place this summer.

Our office is based in Manchester but you’ll travel to our projects and Regeneration Brainery events across the country. You’ll also be able to work from home a couple of days a week.

The role.

• Develop a marketing strategy to support Regeneration Brainery’s growth and development

• Lead on Regeneration Brainery’s marketing activity, including website, SEO, paid and organic social media, newsletters and more

• Identify opportunities to promote Regeneration Brainery to the industry with the aim of generating income

• Create engaging social media content across Regeneration Brainery and Capital&Centric channels to drive engagement, increase followers and meet marketing and organisation objectives

• Brief agencies, creatives and stakeholders

• Regularly update and report back to funding partners

• Maintain and update website

• Measure and report on the performance of marketing campaigns, and assess against goals, using analytical tools such Google Analytics and social media analytics
• Taking part in Regeneration Brainery events, creating content for our social media, partners and hosts with post-event follow-up strategy and implementation

Who are we looking for?

• A go-getter who will bring their own ideas and make things happen

• Experience in or knowledge of creating and delivering marketing plans and campaigns, especially digital marketing

• A creative person full of good ideas and a good sense of what quality and engaging content looks like across a variety of channels

• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills

• Copywriting skills with ability to adapt tone based on audience

• A dab hand at social media platforms, particularly Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok – and proactive in keeping up to date with social media trends

• Understanding of social media analytics, Google Analytics and knowledge of how to use insight to improve

• Ability to manage priorities and work to tight deadlines

• Knowledge or experience in working in either the property industry or the third sector is a bonus
• Basic knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite is preferred

About us.

Capital&Centric is a social impact property developer and regeneration specialist. We take unloved buildings and spaces and create awesome places. The in-house marketing and design team are a talented, young, growing department with lots of opportunities.

Capital&Centric set up award-winning Regeneration Brainery in 2017 to combat the lack of effective work experience, boost diversity and overcome the skills shortage in the property sector. It’s designed to get young people from disadvantaged and diverse backgrounds inspired about a career in the industry, so the places we create are better, richer and more reflective of the society we live. We’ve worked with over 4,000 young people across the UK so far – and this is just the beginning!

www.capitalandcentric.com / @capitalcentric
www.regenerationbrainery.co.uk / @regenbrainery

To apply.

Send your CV and a cover letter to careers@capitalandcentric.com